![OKEECHOBEE -- Early morning fog leaves clings to a spiderweb on a farm gate. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260113-124451-a2e-spiderweb.jpg)
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Early morning fog can reduce visibility on Florida roads. The FLHSMV and the FHP urge motorists to practice …
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1/13/26
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Florida gas prices declined 17 cents per gallon in the past 10 days.
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News from AAA
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1/12/26
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Road Watch report for Glades County for the week of Sunday, Jan. 11. Motorists are reminded...
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1/9/26
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Road Watch report for Glades County for the week of Sunday, Jan. 4. Motorists are reminded...
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1/2/26
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U.S. 27 (S.R. 25) at S.R. 78 Intersection: (Construction project) Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement.
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12/25/25
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U.S. 27 (S.R. 25) at S.R. 78 Intersection: (Construction project) Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement.
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12/19/25
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![Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environmental Impact Study of a project to four-lane State Road 70 from CR 721 (Reservation Road) in Glades County to CR 599/128th Avenue in Okeechobee and Highlands Counties. [Map courtesy FDOT]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251217-114017-217-GV%20FDOT%201%20-%20map.jpg)
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FDOT is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study on proposed changes to and 8.6 mile segment of State Road 70, from CR 721 to 128th ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/17/25 |
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Florida gas prices are moving lower as millions of Americans finalize their year-end holiday travel plans.
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News from AAA
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12/15/25
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OKEECHOBEE – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public hearing for the State Road (S.R.) 70 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from …
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12/8/25
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U.S. 27 (S.R. 25) at S.R. 78 Intersection: (Construction project) Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement.
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12/4/25
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As families head out to buy a freshly cut Christmas tree, AAA urges drivers to take extra care when transporting it home.
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News from AAA
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11/28/25
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Florida gas prices rose 20 cents per gallon last week, as millions of Americans prepare to travel for Thanksgiving.
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News from AAA
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11/24/25
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov. 23 ...
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11/21/25
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov. 16, provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.
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11/16/25
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov. 9...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/9/25
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Florida gas prices rose 11 cents last week, yet the state average remains less than $3 a gallon.
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News from AAA
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11/3/25
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov. 2 ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/31/25
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Florida gas prices continue to fluctuate, but remain low compared to the rest of the year.
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News from AAA
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10/27/25
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US 27 (SR 25) at SR 78 Intersection: (Construction project) Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement. Other improvements include milling...
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10/27/25
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Oct. 19...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/17/25
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